Livingston is a strange mix of cultures on the isolated Caribbean coast of Guatemala. The people of Livingston are a mixture of the Black Garifuna, Spanish Guatemalans and Mayan Guatemalans. A number of languages are spoken including Spanish, Garifuna and English.

Around and closeby
To the north of Livingston, about 5 km, are the beautiful waterfalls known as Los Siete Altares. These are a set of seven freshwater pools and waterfalls leading into the Caribbean.

Sightseeing
The central beach is pleasant, although grass grows into the water at various points. Children come here to fly kites most evenings and this is a friendly beach where the locals come to swim.

Getting there
There are no land access routes to Livingston; although Livingston is situated on Guatemala's mainland. Access can only be made by water; either by travelling up the Rio Dulce or by entering the port of Livingston on the Caribbean. Boats come frequently from Rio Dulce Town and Puerto Barrios. A ferry leaves Puerto Barrios for Livingston Monday to Saturday at sometime in the morning (sometime around 11am, but confirm first) and at 5pm. Boats also arrive on the Caribbean route from Punta Gorda, Belize at 10am daily. When arriving from another country make sure to check in with immigration (500 feet uphill from the dock) to get your entry stamp.

Getting around
Livingston is a very small town and it does not take long to become familiar with the place. The main street running through Livingston is Calle Principal. The majority of the towns shops, restaurants and bars are situated on this road. Everything else is situated on roads directly leading from Calle Principal.